Flavorite
Flavorite

Always Growing: Flavorite’s Glasshouse Power Strategy

Overview

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Power Need

For Flavorite, power reliability is directly tied to crop protection, product quality and day-to-day continuity. With more than 70 hectares of glasshouse production across six facilities, even a short outage could put operations at risk and lead to major financial losses. 

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Solution

At a key facility in Victoria, Australia, Flavorite installed two Cat® C32 1100 kVA GC generator sets with advanced controls. The system was designed to support reliable standby power and enable smooth transitions from grid power to generator power during peak demand periods or outages. 

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Results

The new setup helps Flavorite manage peak demand costs and respond faster when grid conditions change. Backed by Cat dealer support and remote monitoring, the system gives the team more control and greater confidence in keeping operations running without disruption.

Summary

Flavorite, Australia’s largest glasshouse grower, needed reliable standby power to protect crops, avoid disruptions and manage peak demand. At a key facility in Victoria, two Cat® C32 1100 kVA GC generator sets enable seamless transitions between grid and backup power. With dealer support, remote monitoring, a Customer Value Agreement and a 10-year Extended Service Coverage warranty, the operation gains stronger uptime control and predictable energy costs.

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Key Statistics

How does standby power support Flavorite’s glasshouse operation?

2
Cat® C32 1100 kVA GC generator sets
installed at a key facility in Victoria

70+
hectares of glasshouse production
across Flavorite’s operation  

1100 kVA
Per generator set supporting
reliable standby capacity  

Actual results may vary based on the site-specific factors and requirements. Contact your local Cat® dealer to understand the best solution.

The Impact

Beyond backup power, the system helps protect crops by maintaining stable conditions during outages and peak demand events, reducing the risk of disruption across a high-output growing environment. With reliable standby power in place, Flavorite can operate with greater confidence, shifting focus away from energy concerns and toward running and growing the business.

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“Our standby system gives us real peace of mind, keeping our operations on track during peak demand and unexpected outages. It’s an effective solution for managing energy spend, protecting our crops, and maintaining the quality our customers expect.”

Chris Millis
Chief Operating Officer
Flavorite Group 

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What generator sets are used at this glasshouse growing facility?

  • Maximum Rating
    1100 kVA
    1100 kVA
    Minimum Rating
    1100 kVA
    1100 kVA
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy
    Low Fuel Consumption
    Low Fuel Consumption

    DE1100 GC

    Producing reliable power at 1100 kVA, 50 Hz, our DE1100 GC diesel generator set is made to meet your needs in standby applications. We've designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100% rated load in one step. This generator set offers a low fuel consumption system.

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FAQs

Glasshouse facilities depend on continuous power to protect crops, maintain stable growing conditions, and keep critical systems running. For Flavorite, even a short outage could create major operational and financial risk. 

Cat GC units provide standby power with advanced controls that help the sites transition smoothly from grid power to generator power during outages or peak demand events. 

The solution includes a 10-year Extended Service Coverage standby warranty plus a Customer Value Agreement through the local Cat dealer, helping reduce unplanned expenses and simplify ongoing service support.